Pairing food and wine can seem like a daunting task. But not when you remember this brilliant hack for pairing. Two (2) simple principles change everything and will completely demystify this seemingly difficult challenge. Watch Wine Time to see for yourself. Like this:Like Loading...

Leave it to the Japanese to invent a totally new way of thinking about something so standard. I continue to remain a huge fan of Japanese ingenuity and creativity, especially when applied to food and cooking. I must admit, I am not sure I will try this at...

Why? Because honest to goodness, you can make them quickly, easily and more importantly better-tasting versions at home. Before I moved to Asia, I used to regularly buy these items in the supermarket. And actually a bit after I moved as well….until my then Singaporean boyfriend said…what? You...

Ever puzzled as to when it’s appropriate to send wine back in a restaurant? Here’s what to do when wine is poured and you are asked to taste – and of course, when you should send it back! Like this:Like Loading...

Funny, the longer I am away from the Southern US where I grew up, oddly the more attached I become to food and the culture. For those of you who haven’t spent much time in the US or perhaps only in the big cities, there are distinct regional...

It’s about 10% of wine in the market that becomes “corked” or “off.” This percentage is often higher in Asia due to transport and unstable heat conditions during shipping. But how can you tell if a wine is bad, even before you buy and / or open the bottle? Watch...

For any traveller to China, Xi ‘An is a must. But there’s more than just being on the Silk Road and the Terracotta Warriors to get excited about. In this 3,000 year old city, historic sites abound and live in juxtaposition with today’s modern city of 8 million...

Do you need to have an expensive device or tool to open wine? A lot of people invest in the Rabbit or the wall mounted hinge openers. While these devices are visually impressive, are they really worth the money? Maybe not… What do the experts use? Watch “Wine...

Inle Lake might be one of the most beautiful places I have ever had the opportunity to visit in Asia. Like Thailand 50 years ago, it is yet unscathed by hordes of tourists and shows a glimpse of what life in Myanmar may have been like for recent...

Ever wondered why people swirl wine to incorporate oxygen or let it “breathe”? Is it some pretentious maneuver to separate wine experts from novices? In fact, there is a very real reason we need to give wine air and allow it to breathe. Watch the latest in...

I love it when humor and food collide. So, when I saw this funny collection of foodie T’s in an article on Food & Wine, I could not resist sharing. I am tempted to order 1 or 2 (or 6!). My personal favourites are… For the monthly...

Just pop the cork and pour, right? Well… not exactly. There are some things you can do to make your sparkling wine drinking experience even better. In my new video series of wine tips, called Wine Time, you can learn some some tips on how to preserve those...